Clashes broke out earlier in the week across several districts of the Libyan capital, reportedly triggered by the killing of a prominent militia leader. The fighting, which involved heavy weaponry in densely populated areas, forced hundreds of families to flee and placed severe strain on local hospitals. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all parties to […]
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For the first time, China has invested more in solar and wind energy projects abroad than in coal-fired power plants, marking a significant shift in its international energy financing strategy. Between 2022 and 2023, nearly 70% of China’s foreign power investments were directed toward renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, surpassing fossil fuels […]
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“Russian armed forces have committed the crimes against humanity of murder and the war crimes of attacking civilians, through a months-long pattern of drone attacks targeting civilians on the right bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Province,” the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said. Attacks have been carried out since July 2024 […]
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Brussels, 31 May 2025 — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, a move that is expected to significantly impact European producers. The tariffs are set to rise from 25% to 50% for steel, and from 10% to 50% for aluminium, […]
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on separatist insurgents operating in southern Thailand to immediately halt attacks on civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law, amid a surge in violence in the region. The rights group’s statement on Thursday follows renewed reports of deadly assaults by armed separatist groups across the provinces of Pattani, Yala, […]
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OpenAI is acquiring LoveFrom io, the AI-focused hardware startup founded by renowned iPhone designer Jony Ive, in a deal valued at just over $6 billion. The acquisition marks a major step in OpenAI’s expansion into consumer hardware, as it seeks to compete with tech rivals including Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI in the race […]
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China has officially established the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, positioning it as a new global platform for resolving international disputes through mediation. The initiative is seen as part of Beijing’s broader effort to offer alternatives to Western-dominated legal institutions. More than 30 developing countries—including Pakistan, Laos, and Cambodia—have signed the founding […]
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“Africa is a continent of boundless energy and possibility. But for too long, the colossal injustices inflicted by enslavement, the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism have been left unacknowledged and unaddressed,” he said. The United Nations has repeatedly said that slavery and the transatlantic slave trade constituted crimes against humanity, and the Secretary-General has repeatedly […]
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Renard Santiago, 19, of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for a series of firearm and drug trafficking offenses, including possession of a machinegun and conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The sentence was handed down on May 13, 2025, by […]
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The European Commission has launched an EU startup and scaleup strategy to make Europe a great place for starting and growing global technology-driven companies. Startups and scaleups drive innovation and sustainable growth, create high-quality jobs, attract investment and reduce strategic dependencies. However, too many still struggle to take ideas from lab to market or grow […]
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